IT Support Technician

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated IT Support Technician to deliver a high-quality, ITIL-aligned support service across the SYNLAB UK & Ireland Group. This role is pivotal in ensuring a professional, customer-focused experience, providing first-line technical support and effective triage of incoming incidents and service requests.

You will act as the first point of contact for a range of systems, including the Pathology First Laboratory Management System, the organisation's Microsoft 365 environment, and core IT infrastructure across SYNLAB Laboratory Services. The role also involves remote support of LIMS and telephony systems, ensuring operational continuity across multiple sites.

A key focus of this position is the ongoing support and maintenance of SYNLAB user hardware and software, with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional customer service and user satisfaction. You will play an important role in supporting the effective management of Pathology IT services, while maintaining the integrity, performance, and reliability of the Laboratory Information Management System.

This is a full-time, site-based role located at our Hub in Basildon, Essex.

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for effectively managing the service queue within the call handling system, ensuring all incidents and requests are progressed and resolved in line with agreed service level agreements (SLAs). You will respond promptly to customer queries via email and telephone, consistently delivering a high standard of customer care and achieving strong satisfaction outcomes. The role requires you to support the smooth day-to-day operation of ICT systems across the organisation, helping to ensure minimal disruption to business services. In addition, you will actively engage in ongoing training and development, completing agreed learning and achieving relevant certifications in a timely manner to support both personal growth and service excellence.

About us

SYNLAB UK & Ireland work closely with clinicians, hospitals, occupational health providers and clinical researchers to deliver comprehensive pathology services.We thrive in diverse environments, which is mirrored in our workforce, clients, customers, suppliers, communities, and partners. We believe that an inclusive workplace culture is essential for attracting and retaining talented individuals, and for building a sustainable, high-performing workforce.Our staff are crucial to our mission of making a positive impact on healthcare. We foster a culture of continuous personal development, providing scientists and staff with the support and resources needed to acquire new skills and advance their careers through learning and development opportunities, coaching, and clear career pathways.We encourage an open and collaborative culture where leaders act as role models, facilitate two-way communication, engage transparently with staff and stakeholders, and actively seek feedback and suggestions.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Act as a first point of contact, diagnosing and resolving issues face-to-face or remotely.
  • Manage helpdesk tickets end-to-end, ensuring timely resolution in line with SLAs.
  • Install, configure, and maintain IT equipment, systems, and authorised applications.
  • Monitor and maintain systems and networks, troubleshooting faults and replacing hardware where required.
  • Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve technical issues effectively.
  • Support user account management, including onboarding and password support.
  • Create and maintain documentation, knowledge base articles, and operational procedures.
  • Contribute to IT projects, system rollouts, and continuous service improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures, audits, and best practices.
  • Deliver excellent customer service and provide training or guidance to colleagues where needed.
  • Manage workload effectively, prioritising multiple tasks and escalating complex issues as appropriate.
  • Participate in on-call rotas and maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
  • Degree/HND level computing qualification or Equivalent proven knowledge in IT & technology fields
Desirable
  • ITIL qualification

Experience

Essential
  • Experience working across a wide range of IT environments and platforms
  • Previous IT Service Desk experience with demonstrable evidence
  • Experienced in Virtualisation Technologies (knowledge and support of Citrix)
  • WAN & LAN Network knowledge including monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Experience with a variety of backup technologies and methods
Desirable
  • Experience of Tech Support in a Healthcare Environment

Skills & Knowledge

Essential
  • Significant experience of Microsoft Windows (both Desktop & Server) Operating Systems support
Desirable
  • Microsoft Certified Professional certifications or other recognised IT certification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

iPP Analytics Limited

Address

Pathology First HUB Basildon

Dobson House

Bentalls

SS14 3BY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://synlab.co.uk/

Job Details

Company
iPP Analytics Limited
Location
Bentalls, SS14 3BY, United Kingdom
Salary
Negotiable
Posted